Episode 39: Handling Emergency Situations with Aging Parents: How to Stay Calm and Prepared

01/09/2025 6 min
Episode 39: Handling Emergency Situations with Aging Parents: How to Stay Calm and Prepared

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Emergencies happen without warning—and when it’s your aging parent, the stress can be overwhelming. In this episode, Dr. Barbara Sparacino shares exactly what to do in a medical crisis, which documents you must have ready, and how to build an emergency plan that works under pressure.What You’ll Learn: • The first steps to take in a medical emergency. • The “go bag” checklist every caregiver needs. • Which documents can make or break decision-making in a crisis. • How to create a family emergency plan that reduces confusion.Links & Resources: • Download the FREE Emergency Preparedness Checklist – www.theagingparentcoach.com • Follow Barbara on Instagram – @theagingparentcoach

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